October 20, 2020

“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion that, in connection with the request of the record owner of 2 Taylor Lane, an affordable unit, under a deed and deed rider recorded with the Plymouth County Registry of Deeds in Book 44756, Page 329, the Board: (1) Consent to the refinancing of the mortgage loan for said Unit for an amount not to exceed $226,242, subject to the prior written approval of the Department of Housing and Community Development and all other applicable requirements of the deed rider for such Unit; and (2) Authorize the Town Administrator to provide written notice of the above. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to open the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on Saturday, November 21, 2020, remove Article 1 and insert the following revised Article 1: Article 1: Will the Town vote (1) to authorize, but not require, the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase the property located at 335 Lincoln Street, Hingham, Massachusetts, in accordance with the terms and conditions of a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Town and 291 Mystic, LLC; and (2) to authorize, but not require, the Board of Selectmen to grant and accept all easements necessary to develop said property; and (3) to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to be used by the Board of Selectmen to acquire said property and to take all actions necessary to complete said purchase, or act on anything relating thereto and close the warrant. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

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“Vote: Mr. Fisher made a motion to recommend favorable action on Article 1. Mr. Ramsey seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher, second: Ramsey)

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“VOTE: Ms. Power made a motion that the Board amend the "Town of Hingham COVID-19 Temporary Policy Regarding Restaurant Outdoor Table Service" in the form of the draft dated October 20, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Power, second: Fisher)

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“VOTE: Mr. Ramsey made a motion that the Board amend the Outdoor Table Service Permits granted to the following establishments by extending the expiration date of each OTS Approval to expire on the date that is 60 days after the end of the State of Emergency, or the date COVID-19 Order No. 50 is modified or rescinded by State Action (as defined in the OTS Policy), whichever is earlier, subject to the following General Conditions: 1. If a covering is proposed for the OTS Premises, it will be subject to review for COVID-19 compliance. If a tent is a proposed a permit will also be required from the Building Commissioner. 2. If heating is proposed for the OTS Premises, Establishments must comply with the Outdoor Heater requirements issued September 17, 2020 by the Fire Marshal, as the same may be amended. 3. Except as expressly modified herein, the terms of the Original OTS Permit remain in full force and effect. 4. The establishment may be subject to periodic inspection for compliance with this Approval. Failure to comply with this Approval may result in suspension or revocation of this Approval and in fines in accordance with Massachusetts law. 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurant & Pub Shipyard Ventures, LLC d/b/a Alma Nove MCC4LBD, LLC d/b/a Boat House Bistro Burtons Grill of Hingham, LLC d/b/a Burtons Grill Legal Sea Foods LLC d/b/a Legal C Bar Range Hingham, LLC d/b/a The Range Lima Sports, Inc. d/b/a South Shore Sports Center Plaza Azteca Hingham, Inc. d/b/a Vida Mexicana Paragon Funding Group LLC d/b/a Wahlburgers Mr. Fisher seconded. Ms. Murphy suggested that the Board consider modifying the motion to state "OTS approval" anywhere in the motion that it says "OTS permit." Mr. Ramsey modified the motion to state "OTS Approval" opposed to "OTS Permit" anywhere in this said motion. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

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“VOTE: Mr. Fisher made a motion that the Board (a) amend the Outdoor Table Service Approval granted to the following establishments by extending the expiration date of each OTS Approval to expire on the date that is 60 days after the end of the State of Emergency, or the date COVID-19 Order No. 50 is modified or rescinded by State Action (as defined in the OTS Policy), whichever is earlier, subject to the following General Conditions: 1. If a covering is proposed for the OTS Premises, it will be subject to review for COVID-19 compliance. If a tent is a proposed an approval will also be required from the Building Commissioner. 2. If heating is proposed for the OTS Premises, Establishments must comply with the Outdoor Heater requirements issued September 17, 2020 by the Fire Marshal, as the same may be amended. 3. Except as expressly modified herein, the terms of the Original OTS Approval remain in full force and effect. 4. The establishment may be subject to periodic inspection for compliance with this Approval. Failure to comply with this Approval may result in suspension or revocation of this Approval and in fines in accordance with Massachusetts law. and (b) amend the Licenses granted with the OTS Approval for each of the following establishments by extending the term of the License to be coterminous with such establishment's OTS Approval as extended and amended, subject to the following condition: Licensee's maintenance obligations under its License shall include snow removal on the licensed property and the Town shall have no obligation or liability for snow removal. A Fork in the Road, LLC d/b/a The Square Café Brewed Awakenings BE and E, Inc. d/b/a The Snug Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Fisher)

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“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to sign the Warrant for the 2020 State (presidential) election on November 3, 2020. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

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“Vote: Mr. Ramsey made a motion to sign the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Police Superior Officers Union, MCOP, Local 405 for the period commencing July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. Mr. Fisher seconded. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Fisher: yes Mr. Ramsey: yes Ms. Power: yes.” (Motion: Ramsey, second: Fisher)

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